Friends Justin Whtie and Adri Bullard, both of Jackson, reflect the tension in the room as they and scores of fellow soccer fans watch the U.S. Men's National Team in their World Cup match against Germany on Thursday at Capitol Grill in Jackson. Team USA lost to the Germans 1-0 but were still able to advance to the next round. Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger

Moments after watching Team USA fall to Germany 1-0 in Thursday's World Cup match, soccer fans erupt in cheers at Capitol Grill in Jackson as as they see Portugal defeat Ghana allowing Team USA to advance despote the loss. Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger

Paul Babba, left, Justin Roberts, center, and Drew Courtney, all staff members of the Mississippi Brilla minor league soccer franchise, join other local soccer fans at the Capitol Grill in Jackson to cheer on the USA Men's National Team in their Wold Cup Match against Germany on Thursday. Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger

Chris Kirwin of Ridgeland sports a demeanor more serious than his attire while taking in Team USA's World Cup match against Germany on Thursday at the Capitol Grill in Jackson. Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger